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Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis says small forward LeBron James’ selflessness never ceases to amaze him. Davis says James, who currently leads the league in assists per game (11.1), makes it a point to get others involved in the game, something which AD is very impressed by. “It’s really how selfless he is,” […]

The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Thursday that guard Avery Bradley will be re-evaluated the day after Thanksgiving. Bradley will miss one-to-two weeks with a hairline fracture in his right leg. The Lakers say that Avery Bradley will be re-evaluated the day after Thanksgiving once the team has returned from its 4-game road trip. Also, […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams shared an anecdote from the crypt of NBA stories, one involving his former teammate Kobe Bryant that perhaps could put him in hot waters. Williams had a brief cup of tea with the Los Angeles Lakers, playing the entire 2015-16 season (Bryant’s 20th and final NBA campaign) and 58 […]

Magic Johnson has an early-season pick for the Most Valuable Player award. Surprise, surprise, it’s Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While some Lakers bias is to be expected from the Hall of Famer and former president of basketball operations, Johnson argued that if King James can keep up playing at this same pace for […]

After 14 games, the Los Angeles Lakers have an NBA-best 12 wins. They are looking like a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way for the purple and gold. Even though there’s a lot of basketball left to be played and anything can happen from […]

Load management has become a common phrase in the NBA today. The phrase is usually used for star players like Kawhi Leonard of the L.A. Clippers or Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to sit out of games during the regular season to keep them fresh for the playoffs. Former Lakers forward Metta World Peace […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are an organization synonymous with excellence, and that is thanks to the 16 championship banners that hang among the rafters in Staples Center. The Lakers have had long stretches of NBA dominance, and that is because they have had some of the league’s most talented players on their side. A countless […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul congratulated Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James as the latter made history as the first-ever player to record a triple-double against all 30 NBA teams. Congrats my brother on being the FIRST player in NBA history to record a triple double against every team… and to do it in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect to get forward Kyle Kuzma back for Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after leaving the game between the two teams on Tuesday with an abrasion to his right eye, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Kuzma left the Lakers’ Tuesday win over the Thunder early after taking an elbow […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was caught on camera having a funny exchange with referee Marc Davis after he was called for a foul. James was quick to yip to Davis, quickly leading to this fun-loving chatter before the Oklahoma City Thunder put the ball in play. James: “I know you can read and […]

Rajon Rondo has played in his third consecutive game and fourth overall for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and he has been a welcome addition to the team’s second unit. Although the veteran point guard’s numbers aren’t that impressive so far, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said that Rondo’s stats are measured in a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five with a 112-107 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, behind LeBron James’ record-setting performance. The four-time MVP put up 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, making him the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 teams. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to notch a triple-double against all 30 teams in the league. Following the game, The King received a touching congratulatory text from Mama Gloria James for his historic accomplishment. LeBron James receives an emoji-filled congrats text from his mom on being the […]

On a night where LeBron James became the first-ever player in NBA history to put up a triple-double against all 30 NBA teams, he also set the record for the most combined turnovers in regular season and playoffs. The record was previously held by NBA legend Moses Malone. James finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, […]

LeBron James lauded his new  Los Angeles Lakers teammate Anthony Davis as a likely candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award, following a narrow win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Davis came up with a crucial stop in the winding seconds of regulation, stopping a late 9-0 run by the Thunder […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James further established his dominion over the entire league, becoming the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against all 30 teams. He achieved the historic feat on Tuesday night, tallying another monstrous stat-line of 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Lakers’ 112-107 win over […]

LOS ANGELES – Alex Caruso has quickly become one of the most beloved players on the Los Angeles Lakers. The former G-League journeyman has gone from a player that didn’t know if he’d ever have a career in the NBA to a household name playing an important role on a championship-caliber team. Along with earning […]

LOS ANGELES – Three-time NBA champion LeBron James continues to hold Father Time at bay. The 17-year veteran further cemented his legacy on Tuesday night at the Staples Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder by recording his fifth triple-double of the season with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, which is yet another milestone […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma suffered an eye abrasion in their win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday which forced him to leave the game and never return. After the contest, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel shared that Kuzma was actually available to play but he opted to sit him out. Kyle Kuzma’s […]

It’s not uncommon to see celebrities grace the sidelines during Los Angeles Lakers games, and three big time celebrities had a surprise performance at halftime on Tuesday night. At the end of the first half of the Lakers’ hosting of the Oklahoma City Thunder, tennis superstar Venus Williams, recently retired New England Patriots tight end […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now the first and only player to have recorded a triple-double against every NBA team. James completed the feat when he registered his first triple-double against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Just an assist shy of the statistical feat in the game, LeBron recorded his 10th assist with a […]

A bloodied Kyle Kuzma had to leave the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night at the Staples Center. The third-year forward took an elbow from Darius Bazley that hit him right between the eyes at the nine-and-a-half-minute mark of the second quarter. Kuzma covered his eye in pain for […]

The sartorial exploits of Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook are renowned far and wide, though many of his outfit choices will have people saying “why?” rather than his signature phrase “why not?” One person who will not be following Westbrook’s zany fashion antics is Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis. AD called Russ his brother, […]

The 2019-20 City Edition jerseys of the Los Angeles Lakers are inspired by none other than Shaquille O’Neal. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the M.D.E. on the white vertical piping stands for “Most Dominant Ever.” The “City Edition” uniforms for the Lakers this season are inspired by Shaquille O’Neal – the M.D.E. on the […]

The growing legend of Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Alex Caruso continues, as his likeness was forever immortalized in a stunning mural in LA. Renowned mural artist Gustavo Zermeño painted the masterpiece, which features Caruso dunking over NBA stars like Jamal Murray, James Harden, Devin Booker, Kawhi Leonard, and Luka Doncic. The image is referenced […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is excited for friend and foe Carmelo Anthony’s return to the NBA. The 10-time All-Star signed with the Portland Trail Blazers late last week and will start for the team in their Tuesday night matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans James, 34, took his enthusiasm to social media […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James won’t be able to watch his pal Carmelo Anthony make his debut with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday since he has his own game to play. However, The King will definitely catch some of Melo’s highlights after the Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder finishes: LeBron on […]

LaMelo Ball thinks he’s already a better basketball player than his older brother, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball. LaMelo’s NBA draft stock is steadily rising, and there are some who believe he can be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft. Lonzo went No. 2 to the Los Angeles Lakers in […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis has been dealing with a bout of shoulder soreness, but the former No. 1 overall pick noted that he’s feeling great after Tuesday’s shootaround: Anthony Davis asked about his shoulder after Tuesday’s shootaround: “I feel great. Everything is recovering better.” He’s also wearing a 🔥 pair of Kobe kicks: […]

Dec. 8, 2011 is a date that will forever live on in the minds of Los Angeles Lakers fans. It was a day that they will not remember fondly, as the Lakers had acquired superstar point guard Chris Paul in a trade with the New Orleans Hornets, a deal that would quickly be vetoed by […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and guard Danny Green probably aren’t too easily impressed considering their status on this planet. However, both were very impressed by a recent talk given to the team by legendary standup comedian Dave Chappelle. “Very cool. Not only does he make people laugh, but he informs you on what’s going […]

It’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James loves to play with power forward Anthony Davis. According to Bryan Kalbrosky of Hoops Hype, James is passing the ball to Davis more than any previous teammate of his. According to the available tracking data, 23.4 percent of his passes have been to Davis. […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green had a vicious putback dunk against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The NBA and the league office clearly saw the play and apparently are suspicious, as Green took to Twitter to announce that he got randomly drug tested on Monday. Catch one dunk and get drug tested 🤣 […]

Comedian Dave Chappelle was at Los Angeles Lakers practice on Monday. Chappelle even got to put some shots up with the Lakers: Why yes that is Dave Chappelle casually shooting around with LeBron and KCP. pic.twitter.com/j2iIQvPmrp — Bill Oram (@billoram) November 18, 2019 Quinn Cook working with Dave Chappelle on his stepback game. Another day […]

Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce says Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is “probably the greatest athlete we’ve ever seen.” The Hawks fell to the Lakers on Sunday by a final score of 122-101. LeBron finished with 33 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists in the win. “A well-conditioned athlete, probably the greatest athlete […]

It looks like the Memphis Grizzlies are going to wear the throwback Vancouver Grizzlies jerseys on Saturday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Grizzlies played in Vancouver, British Columbia from 1995-2001 before moving to Memphis: Saturday… the wait is over. pic.twitter.com/tQX6TTpym8 — Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 18, 2019 Memphis, led by rookie point guard Ja […]

Anthony Davis was among many Los Angeles Lakers players happy to see franchise icon Kobe Bryant courtside for Sunday’s 122-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The new star in town met one of the perennial ones in The City of Angels, a star that shined bright even as he looked on for all four quarters, […]

Atlanta Hawks rising star Trae Young had another explosion on Sunday night, as he casually dropped 31 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to the contest, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel did appear to provide a bit of a foreshadowing of things to come when he described how difficult he expects things are going […]

JaVale McGee admitted his Los Angeles Lakers are not underestimating any teams in their quest for a high playoff seed, noting their mindset is to ignore the win-loss record and play teams with their best effort. The Lakers certainly came out with the necessary energy on Sunday, racking up a quick 34-9 lead against the […]